New faces join several departments this semester

Here are the names and backgrounds of new faculty and staff joining Saint Michael’s College since last year who will be part of the community as the new semester gets […]

Day celebrates families, learning and connections

More than 500 families came to the Saint Michael’s College campus for Fall Alumni and Family Weekend, September 16-18. The key day was Saturday, with a host of academic events […]

Community gathers to grieve loss of Jerry Collins

On Wednesday evening, members of the Saint Michael’s College community gathered at the College Chapel to mourn, pray, and remember the life of Jerry Collins, a senior from Bridgewater, Massachusetts […]

Saint Michael’s in top 100 U.S. Liberal Arts Colleges

Saint Michael’s College is once again among the top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2017 Best Colleges listings. This year, Saint […]

Program tackles “Racism and the Culture of Policing”

A campus program in McCarthy Arts Center Wednesday evening, sponsored by the Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice, brought keynoter and civil rights activist Nekima Levy-Pounds to speak on “Racism […]

Elaborate Fire-Rescue drill impresses NYFD veteran

View photo gallery of drill They weren’t real – the smoke and casualties pouring out of Hamel Hall on the North Campus of Saint Michael’s College during an elaborate training […]

Daniel is new Saint Michael’s advancement chief

Dr. Richard Daniel began work as the new vice president for institutional advancement at Saint Michael’s College on August 15, 2016. Daniel looked into what it might mean to lead […]

Saint Michael’s again among Princeton Review “Best 381”

Saint Michael’s College is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company again features Saint Michael’s in the new 2017 edition […]

Common text talk by Ung asserts common humanity

Months before the Hollywood-movie version of her epic survival story is scheduled to hit Netflix later this year, alumna author Loung Ung ’93 elegantly shared that tale and more with […]

From Ross to Quad to Chapel, traditions greet new class

For first-timers, it’s a day never to be forgotten. For veteran participants in Move-In Day at Saint Michael’s College, it’s a day that never seems to get old. “Like a […]

Students return to tobacco-free campus as of Sept. 1

The Saint Michael’s College campus is going officially tobacco-and-smoke-free on September 1, 2016, embracing an increasingly common trend at colleges and universities across the U.S. Mary Masson, director of Student […]

Event honors Sodexo’s well-loved Hank Strashnick

At a reception in Dion Family Student Center third-floor Archway Lounge Thursday afternoon, about 50 people shared stories, gifts and, of course, great food to honor Hank Strashnick, who is […]

Student creates prosthetic hands in MakerSpace

Using 3D printers in the “MakerSpace” of Dion Student Center at Saint Michael’s College, art and education major Kelsey Buchanan ’18 wants to offer a helping hand to neighbors in need. Lately, […]

Business graduate off to law school with fellowship

Justin Colletti ’16, who majored in business administration and history at Saint Michael’s College, is about to start law school at Temple University in September and recently received a competitive […]

O’Connell on board as resource, guide for veterans

“The world is just exciting — every part of it is exciting to me,” says Ken O’Connell. The new coordinator of Student Veterans Services at Saint Michael’s College since April […]

Food service honored for Vermont product use

Sodexo at Saint Michael’s has been recognized as a Gold Barn honoree with the Vermont Fresh Network. The 20-year-old Richmond-based Vermont Fresh Network (VFN) is “…dedicated to connecting farmers, food producers, and […]

Wilderness Program gets new name and home

To better reflect its true identity and activities, the Saint Michael’s College operation formerly called the “Wilderness Program” has changed its name to the “Adventure Sports Center.” Todd Johnstone-Wright ’96, […]

Final research lunch fuels onward momentum

During their third and final group meal together to check in and report out, this summer’s mentored student researchers at Saint Michael’s College used “Word Garden” rock selections to summarize […]

Veterans and their allies grow a garden community

During this season’s fourth “Salad Days” lunch recently at picnic tables down by the Saint Michael’s permaculture-site gardens and greenhouses, area military veterans and community-garden champions joined College staff and […]

Roots of social agency’s rebranding reach across College

A grant of $10,000 through a unique student-funded Saint Michael’s College program, “Fix It with Five,” contributed to a recent improved rebranding and name-change for a Burlington-area social service agency. So, […]

Twilight vigil on campus remembers Orlando victims

The clear, gentle tones of a “Tibetan singing bowl” chimed 49 times in affecting extended succession to open a Prayer Vigil of Remembrance Sunday at dusk on the Saint Michael’s […]

Early-riser researchers share ups and downs

Based on student reports at a recent Tuesday morning breakfast in the International Commons, undergraduate summer researchers at Saint Michael’s College take a common approach to roadblocks in their work: […]

Leadership offers support, prayers after Orlando tragedy

Saint Michael’s College rests fundamentally on the beliefs that faith can provide a path that respects difference as much as it leads to a singular truth. Yet the tragic events […]

Dean’s List – Spring 2016

Congratulations to students named to Saint Michael’s College Dean’s List for Spring 2016.

Professor’s Orlando essay runs in Canada’s Globe & Mail

In the wake of the tragedy in Orlando, Florida, Michael Bosia, associate professor of political science, was invited to contribute an essay to Canada’s The Globe and Mail newspaper. Read the essay.

Faculty and Staff Career News

o read complete versions of these abbreviated news items where you see a live link, click to reach the faculty member’s personal page. Then visit that page’s “Recent News” tab, […]

Word Garden coaxes out summer research hopes

View gallery of photos from the first summer research luncheon> The first noontime luncheon for this summer’s mentored undergraduate researchers at Saint Michael’s College officially raised the curtain on work […]

Tradition, good times converge at Reunion 2016

View a Reunion 2016 photo gallery Well more than 800 attendees enjoyed perfect weather for the annual Reunion Weekend at Saint Michael’s College June 2-5, 2016. Honored as Alumni of […]

Luncheon honors respected retirees, 25-year employees

College leaders, faculty, old friends and family of honorees gathered in the third-floor Archway Lounge of Dion Family Student Center on Wednesday, May 25, for a luncheon to celebrate well-known […]

Pre-med experiences just what the doctor ordered

Scrubbing up and observing a middle-of-the night C-section alongside her academic internship mentor-physician marked a turning point for Eliza McDonald ’17. The Saint Michael’s College rising senior intensified her medical […]

Humanitarian heroes vitalize 2016 Commencement

Watch the video or view a gallery of Commencement 2016 photos Dr. Frederick M. “Skip” Burkle Jr. ’61, a dauntless and massively productive global humanitarian, scholar and scientist for many decades, never […]

Breakfast celebrates College’s community partnerships

Several members of the Saint Michael’s community and partners from the wider community were honored during the Community Partner Appreciation and Awards Breakfast celebrated on May 5, 2016 in the Roy Room of Dion Family Student […]

Class of 2016 gives honors, thanks at Senior Awards Brunch

As is tradition at Saint Michael’s College, the Thursday before Commencement weekend was celebrated with the Senior Awards Brunch. The event, which recognizes exceptional members of the senior class, as well as student-selected faculty […]

Saint Michael’s honors its first Peace Corps Prep graduate

The U.S. Peace Corps has awarded a Certificate of Completion of the Peace Corps Prep program to Saint Michael’s College graduating senior Conor Floyd ’16. In a small ceremony in […]

Saint Michael’s professor, student receive Fulbright awards

Two members of the Saint Michael’s community, Sociology Professor Robert Brenneman and graduating senior Conor Floyd ’16, are recent recipients of prestigious Fulbright awards, to be used to support extended and intensive international […]

Uganda-bound sociology major wins Lacey award

Nichole Ciccarelli ’18, a Saint Michael’s College rising junior from North Haven, CT, and the fall semester 2016 recipient of the Brian Lacey International Fellowship in Social Justice award, will […]

Symposium a week to share, honor scholarship and growth

Read some “snapshots” of the breadth of offerings from Saint Michael’s College’s Academic Symposium 2016: Academic-presentations An “Experiential Showcase” on Thursday Saturday’s poster session component in the Dion Family Student Center. […]

Gallup study shows strong alumni outcomes for St. Mike’s

Saint Michael’s Alumni Outcomes Surpass Comparison Groups Results from a recent study of Saint Michael’s College alumni show that they exceed their peers from other institutions in nearly all elements […]

Saint Michael’s in thick of big grant for water-basin work

A $20 million award from the National Science Foundation to Vermont EPSCoR will help answer questions about the resilience of Lake Champlain Basin and its watersheds in the face of […]

Math makes ‘Hudson River’ flow north

On Saturday April 2, 2016, nearly 300 mathematics students and faculty from New England and beyond converged on Saint Michael’s College for the 23rd annual Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference. One hundred […]

State math leaders take stock at conference

On March 18, 2016, Saint Michael’s College hosted a Math Leadership Conference, facilitated by the Vermont Math Leadership Council (VMLC), an affiliate of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. The VMLC works […]

Watchdog journalists gather here April 9-10

Investigative Reporters and Editors will bring its nationally acclaimed watchdog journalism workshop series to Saint Michael’s College on April 9-10. The sessions are designed for writers, editors, and producers from […]

Saint Mike’s technologists share wisdom regionally

Saint Michael’s Information Technology staff and one business faculty leader over the recent spring break were presenters at a regional conference in Rhode Island for computing professionals, emphasizing how technology […]

Saint Michael’s hosts major regional math conference

Saint Michael’s College on Saturday, April 2 will host the 23rd annual Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference (HRUMC), a one-day mathematics student research conference that is held annually each spring at […]

Michael Stefanowicz ’09 to be new admission director

Michael Stefanowicz will be the new Director of Admission for Saint Michael’s College after a national search. Stefanowicz has worked in the College’s Admission Office for almost seven years, serving […]

Burkle ’61 to speak at service-themed Commencement

An enduring and strong commitment to social justice and public service at Saint Michael’s College will be exemplified at this year’s Commencement ceremony by the College’s choice of speaker and honorary degree […]

Business students win prizes at competition

Five students from the Saint Michael’s College Department of Business Administration & Accounting, accompanied by Professor Robert Letovsky, participated in the fourth annual “Free Enterprise Marathon” at the State University of […]

Concert marks 50 years since Chapel organ dedication

A Festive Concert, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of the Casavant Organ at Saint Michael’s College, will take place on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the […]

Meal-bag program chosen for ‘Fix-It’ funds

The Take Home Meal Bag Project — a Burlington Children’s Space program offering food-insecure families a weekly bag of food and recipes — is this year’s recipient of a $10,000 […]

Business-pitch contestants learn and earn credits

At the initiative of faculty from Business Administration & Accounting, Saint Michael’s College in November hosted the campus’s first “Pitch Your Passion Innovative Idea Challenge.” Primarily it was a motivator […]